Sub-series 1.3: Periodicals and Publications, 1912 - 1977
Scope and Contents
The Harvey Mordetsky Collection comprises approximately 5,000 photographs of street railway and trolley lines operative in the New York metropolitan area, including Long Island and Staten Island, as well as other areas of the United States, and select foreign locations. Approximately 1,700 35-mm color slides showing trolley lines in Canada, Europe, and the United States is an additional feature of the collection. Footage of these same services is additionally captured in a series of moving image artifacts. Non-photographic materials include 282 BMT and NYCT trolley and bus transfers, trolley and transit periodicals, and personal effects/memorabilia belonging to Mordetsky.
Dates
- 1912 - 1977
Creator
- Mordetsky, Harvey (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 2.3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Series Outline
Series 1: Periodicals, Documents & Objects
- 1.1: Annual Reports
- 1.2: Guidebooks and Maps
- 1.3: Periodicals
- 1.3.1: Roll Sign
- 1.3.2: General Historical Publications
- 1.3.3: North American Publications
- 1.3.4: International Publications
- 1.3.5: Electric Railroaders Association Publications
- 1.5: Objects
- 1.6: Personal Memorabilia
Series Description
Sub-series 1.3 contains a run from June 1966 through December 1972 of Roll Sign, the periodical issued by the Boston Street Railroad Association. This bimonthly newsletter, circulated to Association members, general covered New England transportation news and events in written features and photos, submitted by Roll Sign staff and BSRA members. The periodical was initially published in June of 1962. Additionally, the series contains several types of publications from the 1930s to the 1980s: journals published by rail fan organizations, historical societies, books about trolleys, maps of streetcar routes from various cities, both American and international cities. Particularly prominent are publications from the Electric Railroaders Association.
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Reading Room Repository